Day 1 - Into the Heart of the Jungle
Embark on a captivating three-day trek through the untouched rainforests of Kyambogho Ridge. As you journey on, the Mubuku Valley unfurls below, offering breathtaking panoramas. The dense forested ridge, teeming with wildlife, invites you to witness the mesmerizing dance of the black and white Colobus monkey, the elusive blue monkey, and on rare occasions, the L'hoest monkey. As the day draws to an end, the Omu’ka Kizza Rest Camp, perched at an altitude of 2,977 meters, welcomes you. Here, as you rest, let the sweeping vistas of the Rwenzori foothills and the distant lights of Kasese town, nestled 2,160 meters below, enchant your senses.
Day 2 - Mystical Mahoma Lake
Day two beckons you deeper into the heart of Rwenzori. As you ascend towards the coveted Mahoma Lake, the thick forest canopy gives way to a slender moss-draped ridge, soaring up to 3,000 meters. This mystical path, flanked by towering heather trees cloaked in verdant moss, carries the silent whispers of mountain elephants. As you tread softly, the Rukenga valley reveals itself, adorned with the golden hues of helichrysum - the everlasting flowers, the delicate mimulopssis eliotti, and the imposing giant lobelia. As dusk approaches, Mahoma Lake Camp offers a sanctuary for the night. If the skies are generous, they'll unveil the majestic Mt. Baker, the towering Mt. Stanley, and the regal Portal Peaks.
Day 3 - A Serene Farewell
The final day begins with a serene walk around Mahoma Lake, allowing you to soak in its tranquility. As you begin your descent, the Nyabitaba range post and the Mpanga ridge accompany you, leading to the Mubuku valley, a realm where the unique three-horned chameleon resides.
The Enigma of the Rwenzori Flora:
Have you ever wondered why the flora of the Rwenzori, the fabled Mountains of the Moon, stands so tall? The giant lobelias here reach a staggering height of 8 meters, dwarfing their counterparts in other African peaks. The secrets lie in the abundant sunlight and water. In Rwenzori, water is omnipresent - in the ground, the frequent rains, and the moist air. And despite the ever-present cloud cover, the equatorial location of these majestic mountains ensures they bask in a relentless shower of ultraviolet radiation, fueling the photosynthesis that drives this alpine gigantism.